March 19, 2007

Dear Leo,

I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how great the Strawberry sale went for us. We sold double what we expected to sell and it honestly was the easiest fundraiser that we have ever done. The truck was here on time, the berries were of exceptional quality, and you guys really made it easy for us with the pre-printed order forms. We really appreciated the FFA member wearing her jacket on the form. The sale went so well that I really wish that we had taken your advice and ordered an extra pallet. As customers picked up their berries, others saw the trays and immediately wanted to know if we had more for sale. I know that we could have sold an extra 100 flats. We made nearly $2000.00 profit by selling two pallets. The sale is a good early spring project that compliments our fall citrus fruit sale quite well. Please put us on the list to sell again next year!! I can assure you that we will more than double our order!

Thanks again Leo for all of the support you have given us and the FFA as a whole. We really value your friendship and service that you have given us over the years. We hope to see you soon at the Virginia State FFA Convention and National FFA Convention.

Sincerely,
Eric L. Fitzgerald

Subject: Fruit Delivery

This is to let you know that the Canton FFA fruit delivery (#N8321) is now complete. Thanks so much for being so understanding and the immediate response you provided in my crisis! I truly appreciate all of your dedication and assistance with making sure that this order was completed! I look forward to working with you next year!

Thanks again so much!!!!!

Sincerely,
Carol Wright
Canton FFA

Subject: fruit sell,

This is an email version of the Fundraising Delivery Summary we received. The Fruit was delivered to us on Monday, December 15 @ about 6:30pm.

Name- Greater Faith Temple Missionary Baptist Church
652 East 10th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37406
Contact: Althea Worthen 423-624-9008 work 423-752-8256

Order #- 8367. Our our was correct and matched with the numbers we submitted to your company. The Fruit appearance was acceptable and we have received countless compliments on the taste of your fruit. We are very glad that we were able to work with you all and look forward to selling your fruit next year.

The Driver- (Lester) was very courteous to us. He helped us unload the truck and we just wanted to let you know that he did a WONDERFUL JOB.

Thanks so much
Althea Worthen- Youth Ministry Chairperson
Felecia Smith- Youth Coordinator

Subject: Thanks

The fruit was fantastic again this year. FYI: I ordered fruit from my daughter at Hartford and it was more money and no better quality. Thanks for everything. We will pay our bill before we leave for vacation. Happy Holidays.

Betsy Foote

"I am writing this letter to congratulate you and your growers for delivering some of the most outstanding fruit that we have had in years. As you are well aware, we are very fussy and demanding about the quality and sizes of fruit that we use in our fund raising efforts. Bad fruit can hurt us for future sales. The quality in December was remarkable and was well received by our chapter members and their customers. As I mentioned to you earlier in a phone conversation, we had many customers suggest a small "gift box trio" as a possible addition next year. This would help us greatly in our program.

"In addition to fruit quality, our trucker informed us that he was loaded in an orderly fashion and his arrival was right on time. All of these factors are very important when you are dealing with 1,000 cases of fruit and 70 FFA members. Your sales incentive awards presented to our students were also very much appreciated and in a timely manner.

"The Chapter and I look forward to another excellent sale this fall. Thank you for being as 'good as your word!'"

Sincerely,
Robert E. Leib
Chapter Advisor
The National Organization of Agriculture Students
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

"The Florida Fruit Association has supplied our FFA chapter with the very best quality citrus for our fund raiser. I have personally toured the groves at A. Duda & Sons. Quality begins in the groves and continues through grading, packaging and shipping."

Thanks
Reuben Kissel
South Decatur FFA Chapter
Greensburg, Indiana

"We just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know how much we appreciate the citrus fund raiser that you did with us last winter. Our chapter raised enough funds to completely finance our FFA chapter programs for the year. In fact, we raised nearly $15,000, selling over 3,500 boxes. It was one of the best sales that we ever had! The sales materials were excellent and the quality of the fruit was the best we ever had. We especially appreciated the presentation that you made to our fruit committee concerning fruit production and sales. It certainly was an educational experience for me and the students.

"Also, we just wanted to thank you for working with our Agriculture Marketing Plan team in helping them get ready for competition. They did very well at the National Convention and received a Silver rating. This would not have been possible without your help.

"Leo, your support of Agriculture Education and the FFA has helped many students at Turner Ashby High School, in Virginia and across the whole nation. Your support of our FFA awards program is second to none! We sincerely appreciate your help. We look forward to working with you in the future! Thanks again!"

Sincerely,
Eric L. Fitzgerald
Turner Ashby FFA Chapter
Bridgewater, Viginia

Nick Hall
Sylvania FFA Chapter
Sylvania, Alabama